Medication Tech (Med Tech) - Memory Care | Full-Time | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Harmony Senior Services•McDonough, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medication Tech provides quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for residents of the community and assists with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice. The role requires maintaining working knowledge of relevant policies and procedures, responding promptly to resident calls and emergency alerts, and communicating resident status and concerns to appropriate individuals. The Med Tech supports residents with daily routines, dining, activities, housekeeping, and move-in transitions. Medication-related duties include attending medication trainings, completing cart audits, passing medication observations, maintaining the medication cart, documenting administration and exceptions on the EMAR/MAR and Daily Log, and coordinating medication needs and reorders with the HCD, pharmacy, and resident families or representatives as needed. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays. The employee must wear the designated uniform and represent the community professionally. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Medication Aide Course.
Current CNA and Med Tech licenses from the State Board of Nursing, both in good standing.
Satisfactorily pass two medication observations annually.
Satisfactorily pass all assigned medication cart audits.
Attend four additional hours of medication administration education annually.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Be organized and work well with all levels of personnel.
Contribute to the nursing team and follow supervisor instructions.
Be polite and considerate toward residents, visitors, and coworkers.
Walk and stand for extended periods.
Lift up to 50 pounds and push or carry 25 pounds.
Safely lift and transfer residents while maintaining proper body mechanics.
Wear the designated uniform, including a name badge, during working hours.
Be CPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 60 days of hire.
Represent the community in a positive and professional manner.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
Remain calm and competent during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Provide quality care and assistance with residents’ activities of daily living.
Assist with administration of prescribed medications within the established scope of practice.
Maintain working knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the position.
Report resident incidents, care concerns, and issues to appropriate individuals, such as the HCD, RN/LPN, or ED.
Perform housekeeping duties as directed, including making resident beds and cleaning resident apartments and common areas.
Respond promptly to resident calls for assistance and emergency alerts.
Assist in planning and conducting resident activity programs.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Assist residents to and from the dining room and activities.
Check on residents and ensure their attendance at meals and activities.
Check on ill residents and report their status or concerns to appropriate individuals.
Communicate verbally and in writing about resident status, community information, appointments, admissions, and transfers.
Assist new residents with move-in transitions and provide emotional support.
Attend scheduled medication trainings.
Complete assigned medication cart audits and maintain the medication cart as directed.
Pass medication administration observations.
Communicate residents’ medication needs to the HCD and document them in the Daily Log.
Reorder medications, fax requests to the pharmacy, and communicate with resident families or representatives about changes as needed.
Document medication administration on the EMAR/MAR.
Report medication exceptions to the HCD and document them on the EMAR and Daily Log.
Attend and complete required in-services and staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.